Inter vs Lecce AI Prediction 24 August 2024

Match Preview: Inter vs Lecce

Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Stadium: Giuseppe Meazza
Location: Milano
Referee: Davide Di Marco

Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):

– 2024-02-25: Lecce 0-4 Inter
– 2023-12-23: Inter 2-0 Lecce
– 2023-03-05: Inter 2-0 Lecce
– 2022-08-13: Lecce 1-2 Inter
– 2020-01-19: Lecce 1-1 Inter
– 2019-08-26: Inter 4-0 Lecce
– 2012-01-29: Lecce 1-0 Inter
– 2011-12-21: Inter 4-1 Lecce
– 2011-03-20: Inter 1-0 Lecce
– 2010-11-10: Lecce 1-1 Inter

Team Formations and Key Players:

Inter:
– Formation: Likely to play a 3-5-2 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer (1)
– Defenders: Benjamin Pavard (28), Francesco Acerbi (15), Alessandro Bastoni (95)
– Midfielders: Matteo Darmian (36), Nicolò Barella (23), Hakan Çalhanoğlu (20), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (22), Federico Dimarco (32)
– Forwards: Joaquin Correa (11), Marcus Thuram (9)
– Key Players:
– Marcus Thuram: 2 goals, 5 shots on target, key attacker
– Nicolò Barella: 1 assist, influential midfielder
– Yann Sommer: Reliable goalkeeper

Lecce:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Wladimiro Falcone (30)
– Defenders: Valentin Gendrey (17), Kialonda Gaspar (4), Federico Baschirotto (6), Antonino Gallo (25)
– Midfielders: Ylber Ramadani (20), Balthazar Pierret (75), Tete Morente (7), Hamza Rafia (8), Patrick Dorgu (13)
– Forward: Nikola Krstovic (9)
– Key Players:
– Nikola Krstovic: Forward presence
– Wladimiro Falcone: Key defensive asset as goalkeeper
– Santiago Pierotti: Offensive threat, 2 shots on target

Recent Form:

Inter:
– Recent 2-2 draw with Genoa in Serie A.
– Mixed pre-season: several draws and losses, notable results include a 3-0 win against Las Palmas.

Lecce:
– Recent 4-0 loss to Atalanta in Serie A.
– Struggles in friendlies: losses to Nice (3-2), Huddersfield Town (2-1), and Galatasaray (2-1).

Strengths and Considerations:

Inter:
– Strengths: Strong attacking lineup, home advantage, solid recent historical performance against Lecce.
– Considerations: Maintain defensive discipline, convert chances efficiently.

Lecce:
– Strengths: Potential to surprise with key attacking players.
– Considerations: Defensive vulnerabilities, recent poor form, and the challenge of playing away against a top team.

Prediction:

Given Inter’s form, home advantage, and historical dominance in this fixture:

– Final Score: Inter 3-0 Lecce
– Predicted Scorers:
– Inter: Marcus Thuram, Joaquin Correa, Nicolò Barella

Inter’s stronger squad depth and attacking prowess should see them secure a comprehensive victory against Lecce.